EVERETT — In a recent presentation to the City Council, affordable housing expert Chris Collier highlighted the growing problem of high home prices in the county, where the average home now costs around $822,000. This sharp increase in prices has made it more difficult for many people to afford their own homes. One key reason for this, Collier explained, is the lack of available homes.
Election filing week May 17-21
A new teen mentorship program has emerged looking to offer teens a safe place to hang out
An ATV group is asking the city to let people ride on the streets.
Through papers to the county prosecutor’s office, Everett Police has identified the suspect detectives say is responsible for the fire that destroyed the Judd & Black appliance store in downtown last year.
MONROE — A shakeup is happening in the 12th Legislative District after Sen. Brad Hawkins opted to not run for re-election.
The city’s in the running to win a national small-town contest that would award a cool $25,000.
Due to worn out pavement and drainage issues, the city plans to rebuild the portion of Powell Street between S. Kelsey Street and S. Sams Street next year.
Coffee with Mayor Kartak
MONROE — On Feb. 5 at around 8:30 p.m., Monroe Police arrested the man who was in a police pursuit around Monroe and prompted a near-two-hour manhunt overnight in the Fryelands Friday, Jan. 24.
The candidates for the council district covering western Everett are split on topics such as transit and taxes.
With a damning report on Superintendent Justin Blasko now in the open
A proposed new site for an addiction clinic in downtown Monroe will also help East County residents with opioid dependence as far away as Index.
High school teacher Joseph Erikson is highlighting his progressive brand in his attempt to knock incumbent Scott Bader off the City Council.
A duel for City Council Position 7 has incumbent Councilman Steve Dana up against former Councilwoman Karen Guzak.
Voters will be asked this August to continue the city’s 0.2 percent sales tax for roads under what’s called the Transportation Benefit District
The 103-year-old gazebo at Clark Park will be removed because of safety concerns at the park, Mayor Cassie Franklin made public late last month.
The Pilchuck River Dam is finally down, a step to letting salmon run more freely.
A simple vote to have the city accept a state grant to put people experiencing homelessness into temporary shelters simply wasn’t.
Molli Corcoran of Snohomish may seem like all your other neighbors. But, she has a secret. By day, Molli is the Tooth Fairy.
